My Perfect XV: Josh Strauss

A Glasgow centurion who won 15 caps for Scotland, captained the Lions and featured in the English Premiership and Top 14, Josh Strauss picks a starting lineup from the best he played with or against.

Boks’ big Trev eyes new challenge at Racing

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane says he moved to French club Racing 92 because he needed a new ‘challenge’.

Magic Moment: Nyakane sinks Sinckler to deny Lions

In the next instalment of a series looking at memorable moments from 2021, AP CRONJE applauds the Springbok scrum that repelled the British & Irish Lions to help secure the series.

Team of the Year: Front row

A British & Irish Lions tour and the 100th Test between the Springboks and All Blacks gave SA Rugby magazine’s writers plenty to ponder in the first of a six-part series to select the 2021 Team of the Year.

Nyakane linked to big-money move to France

Parisian club Racing 92 have reportedly paid the Vodacom Bulls a multi-million rand transfer fee to secure the services of Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane.

Watch: Bok ‘transformation’ front-row tribute

Labelled ‘transformation front-rowers’ by a Kiwi journalist last week, this video highlights the quality of Bok heavies Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi and Trevor Nyakane.

Nyakane on Bok commitment: I’ll play lock if I have to

Trevor Nyakane says he is willing to play in any position required in the Springbok jersey and attributed his successful switch from tighthead to loosehead prop in the second Test against the Lions to the support from his teammates and coaches.

Embracing clubs is another win for Bulls

The Bulls’ decision to strengthen ties with rugby clubs in Pretoria is a shrewd move, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Bok heavies to bear down on Lions

The tight five is in the cross hairs as Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel meet up in ‘The War Room’ to finalise a Bok team to bash the British & Irish Lions in the series decider.

Bulls call on Nyakane

The inclusion of Trevor Nyakane is the only change to the Vodacom Bulls’ starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Stormers at Loftus.